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Carlyle's breakthrough work, Sartor Resartus, was published in 1833 34. It was a disguised spiritual autobiography, in which he faces the tendencies to intellectual skepticism and dedicates himself to a life...» more details

Transcribed by R.N. Robinson from the Traveller's Library Edition (Jonathan Cape 1927) this edition of Butler's Selected Essays contains a sketch of his life by Henry Festing Jones. Butler (1835 1902)...» more details

Represents the range and diversity of writings on dance from the mid to late 20th century, providing contemporary perspectives on ballet, modern dance, postmodern 'movement performance' jazz and ethnic dance....» more details

Abraham Lincoln read it with approval, but Emily Dickinson described its bold language and themes as 'disgraceful.' And Ralph Waldo Emerson found Leaves of Grass 'the most extraordinary piece of wit...» more details

This Modern Library edition contains all of John Donne's great metaphysical love poetry. Here are such well known songs and sonnets as "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning," "The Extasie," and "A Nocturnall...» more details

Percy Bysshe Shelley endures today as the great Promethean bard of the High Romantic period who is best remembered for extolling the sublime and affirming the possibility of transcendence. From the...» more details

In this humorous collection of celebrity wit, acclaimed broadcaster and humorist Charles Osgood offers witticisms penned by luminaries ranging from Abraham Lincoln to Andy Rooney. Known for his clever commentary and...» more details

From one of Australia's most respected foreign correspondents, this is eloquent and powerful storytelling, and essential reading for all who want a better understanding of the enormous changes in the world...» more details

Letters of Anton Chekhov" by Anton Chekhov is a classic work of literature that can be enjoyed by all. Download "Letters of Anton Chekhov" and enjoy another quality Digireads.com publication....» more details

In this series of intricately related texts, internationally known poet, critic, and performance artist David Antin explores the experience of timehow it's felt, remembered, and recounted. These free form talk piecessometimes...» more details

Abraham Lincoln read it with approval, but Emily Dickinson described its bold language and themes as "disgraceful." Ralph Waldo Emerson found it "the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that...» more details

A transcendentalist classic on social responsibility and a manifesto that inspired modern protest movements Critical of 19th century America's booming commercialism and industrialism, Henry David Thoreau moved to a small cabin...» more details

Compiled by the award winning poet and author of children's books, Donald Hall, this delightful anthology follows in the tradition of Iona and Peter Opie's classic Oxford Book of Children's Verse...» more details